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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,348.29, 15,522.95 and 2,953.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,348.29, 15,522.95 and 2,953.83 is: 4,430.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,348.29 : 15,522.95 = 2,953.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,348.29/15,522.95 = 2,953.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,348.29x = 15,522.95 × 2,953.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,348.29x = 45,852,140.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,852,140.63/10,348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,430.89

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